Avengers Unconquered #18

May 2010 · Panini UK · 2.95 GBP

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"Rebirth (Part One)" marks a pivotal moment in the Avengers Unconquered saga, as Skrull scientists push their infiltration tactics to new extremes—perfecting shape-shifters indistinguishable from Earth's mightiest heroes. With the Skrull Queen herself preparing to take a personal role in the invasion, she assumes the guise of Spider-Woman, setting the stage for a deception that could unravel the Avengers from within. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Jim Cheung, with inks by John Dell and colors by Justin Ponsor, the issue's striking cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto captures the tension of this high-stakes transformation.

Contains 3 stories

Rebirth (Part One)

22 pp

SkrullsSuper-SkrullsKing DorrekPrincess/Queen VerankeDro'geWor'ilSkrull [as Human Torch]Skrull [as Thing]Skrull [as Invisible Woman]Mister Fantastic (Clone)GalactusNova [Frankie Raye]Ch-graSiri [as Elektra]

In "Rebirth (Part One)," Skrull scientists push their infiltration tactics to a new extreme, crafting Skrulls indistinguishable from Earth's mightiest heroes in both form and presence. With the Skrull Queen stepping into the role of Spider-Woman, the invasion takes a dangerous, personal turn—just as the heroes' greatest defenses may be the ones being used against them.

Secret Invasion (Part Three)

22 pp

Commander Maria HillSkrull [as Edwin Jarvis]S.H.I.E.L.D.Venom [Mac Gargan]Skrull [as Captain Marvel]Moonstone [Karla Sofen]Songbird [Melissa Gold]Swordsman [Andreas von Strucker]Norman OsbornTaskmasterGauntlet [Joseph Green]Gorilla Girl [Fahnbullah Eddy]Annex [Alexander Ellis]Batwing [Jimmy Santini]Crusader [Arthur Blackwood]Diamondback [Rachel Leighton]Geiger [Delilah Dearborn]MeleeProdigy [Ritchie Gilmore]ProtonRed Nine [Wallace Jackson]Stature [Cassie Lang]SunstreakSkrull [as Yellowjacket]Hawkeye [Kate Bishop]Hulkling [Teddy Altman]Patriot [Eli Bradley]Speed [Thomas Shepherd]VisionWiccan [Billy Kaplan]Skrull (with Hulk powers)Skrull (with Doctor Octopus powers)Skrull (with Human Torch and Thing powers)Skrull (with Wolverine, Cyclops and Colossus powers)Echo [Maya Lopez]Iron Man [Tony Stark]Nick FuryDruid [Sebastian Druid]Hellfire [J.T. Slade]Phobos [Alex Aaron]Quake [Daisy Johnson]Slingshot [Yo-Yo Rodriguez]Stonewall [Jerry Sledge]Queen Veranke [as Spider-Woman]

In "Secret Invasion (Part Three)," New York teeters under a full-scale Skrull assault as the Young Avengers fight to hold the line, seeking help from the Initiative—only to find their defenses crumbling. Just as hope fades, Nick Fury’s sudden return offers a flicker of resistance, while Queen Veranke turns her focus to Echo and sets her sights on Iron Man.

Survival (Part One)

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManKa-ZarShannaZabuFall PeopleSkrull [as Valentina De Fontaine]Skrulls [as SHIELD agents]Luke CageMs. Marvel [Carol Danvers]Ronin [Clint Barton]AresSentryIron FistQueen Veranke [as Spider-Woman]Skrull [as Captain America]Skrull [as Iron Man]Skrull [as Luke Cage]Skrull [as Hawkeye]Skrull [as Wolverine]Skrull [as Phoenix]Skrull [as Vision]Skrull [as Emma Frost]Captain AmericaIron ManWolverine

In "Survival (Part One)," Spider-Man is thrown into a dire situation when he’s separated from the Avengers and forced to rely on Ka-Zar in the wilds of the Savage Land. As he learns that Skrulls disguised as SHIELD agents are secretly mining vibranium, he must convince them to join the fight against their own kind.